PGA Preview: 2012 Travelers Championship

PGA Tour Have we recovered from the U.S. Open yet?  Hope so because it is time for the PGA Tour to keep moving on into the Travelers Championship.  The Travelers is contested in Cromwell, Connecticut at TPC River Highlands.  Winner's share of the $6 million purse is $1.08 million, along with 500 FedEx Cup points.  Last year's champ was Fredrik Jacobson, who played well in the U.S. Open this past week.  He could be a good fantasy golf pick. Field In the field this week at the Travelers are some highly notable players including winner of last week's U.S. Open Webb Simpson, Hunter Mahan, Padraig Harrington, Ryan Moore, Louis Oosthuizen, Ian Poulter and Bubba Watson. Course TPC River Highlands is a par-70 track measuring at 6,844 yards.  The toughest hole on the course is the par-4 4th.  The 4th is 460 yards with a fairway well guarded by bunkers on both sides.  It will take two solid shots to reach the green, which slopes severely from back to front. Coming down the stretch, the final hole is a par-4 18th which will feature uneven lies everywhere except the tee box.  This 444 yard hole will present a good finishing challenge with a green well protected by bunkers on one side and a swale on the other. TV

Thu, 6/21: GOLF 3p - 6p ET

Fri, 6/22: GOLF 3p - 6p ET

Sat, 6/23: CBS 3p - 6p ET

Sun, 6/24: CBS 3p - 6p ET

Champions Tour The Seniors are in Canada to contest the Montreal Championship.  Purse this week is $1.8 million with the winner's share of $270,000. Course The course this week is the Vallee du Richeliu Vercheres in Sainte-Julie (Quebec), Canada. This track is a par-72 which opened in 1965.  Total yardage for this traditional style tree lined track is 6,950. Field This one could be a good one to tune into this week as the Shark, Greg Norman, is making a rare appearance in the field.  Other notables include Fred Funk, Hale Irwin, Tom Kite, Loren Roberts and Corey Pavin. TV

Fri, 6/22: GOLF 6:30p - 8:30p ET

Sat, 6/23: GOLF 6:30p - 9:30p ET

Sun, 6/24: GOLF 7p - 9:30p ET

LPGA Tour The ladies are also in Canada this week at the Manulife Financial LPGA Classic in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.  Purse for this championship is $1.3 million.  There is no defending champion as this is an inaugural tournament. Course The Manulife Financial LPGA Classic will take place at Grey Silo Golf Course in Waterloo.  Grey Silo is a par-71 measuring at 6,354 for the LPGA players.  This is a tree lined track with deep fescue residing outside the rough line. TV Jun 21 - GC 12:30-2:30 PM EST Jun 22 - GC 12:30-2:30 PM EST Jun 23 - GC 3:00-6:00 PM EST Jun 24 - GC 3:00-6:00 PM EST